Gandharvanpattu

Gandharvanpattu is a ritual artform in North Kerala.[1][2] This ritual is mainly performed by Vannan.[3] There is five theyyams called Rudhirakkali, Varavakkali, Devathe, Mekkkaruvaal, Gandharvan in gandharvanpattu.[4] This ritual is performed for the blessing of bhootam. The ritual is performed in the style of kalam pattu in Kavu.[5][6] In past times this artform is performed on the houses where pregnant women live[3] to eliminate different kinds of badha(ghost). Pulluvaveena and Pulluvakkudam are also used in Gandharvan Pattu.[7]

In 2017 this artform is performed again in stage.[8][9]

This art is also known as Kenthran Pattu[3]

References
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  2. "Mannarasala Sree Nagaraja Temple | Abode of Serpent Gods | Haripad | Kerala | India". www.mannarasala.org.
  3. "Kenthran Pattu in India". www.india9.com.
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  5. "Data" (PDF). shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in. Retrieved 23 December 2019.
  6. "Kalamezhuthu Pattu - Ritual art forms of Kerala". www.keralaculture.org.
  7. "Plus two" (PDF). www.scert.kerala.gov.in. 2015. Retrieved 23 December 2019.
  8. Anoop, Aabha (29 January 2012). "Deities, dancers, and drumbeats" – via www.thehindu.com.
  9. "കെന്ത്രോൻ പാട്ട് ( ഗന്ധർവ്വൻ പാട്ട്)" – via www.youtube.com.
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